Elementary Counselor

GuidanceCounselor

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of theDirector of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, andother teaching staff with information on career and or educationalopportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assiststudents in developing educational andoccupational goals and plans.

EssentialPerformance Responsibilities

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes andabilities through theinterpretation of individual standardized test scores and otherpertinent data, and workswith students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections,as well as with evaluating career interestsand choices.
• Assists in thescheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to studentsand to classes studyingoccupations.
• Assists studentswith admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinates withadministrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student'sabilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarizestakeholders with guidance services.
• Researcheseducational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, collegeand university personnel, resource specialists, and business and communityorganizations for the purpose of providing information, and makingrecommendations.
• Assists with theregistration and orientation students who are new to the school regardingprocedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with theschool district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as readyresource to students to providecounseling that will lead eachstudent to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Plans andcoordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses andother organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
• Continues toacquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in theeducational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, orby conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships withmembers of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes andmaintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providingstudent information to prospective colleges and employers, as required bydistrict procedures and applicable laws.
• Encouragesparental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communicationwith students and parents.
• Assists in theorientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

AdditionalDuties
Performsother related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central officeadministrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrativeof tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusiveof every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Usesstandard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and faxmachines, and telephone.

TravelRequirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings asrequired.

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge ofpre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge ofcollege/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and othereducational opportunities.
• Knowledge ofcurrent developments in business and industry regarding career opportunitiesand employment.
• Knowledge ofdifferentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of datainformation systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge ofapplicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to usecomputer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability toorganize and coordinate work.
• Ability tocommunicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engagein self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability toestablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contactedin the course of work.

Physicaland Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical,Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform EssentialJob Duties for this position.

QualificationsProfile

• Certification/License:
• [State] StateCertification as a Guidance Counselor (#______________________).
• Motor VehicleOperator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from anaccredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teachingassignment.
• Masters Degreepreferred.

Experience
Successfulprior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt